Q. With reference to the Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme is limited to providing childcare services only to employed women.
2. Crèche services under Palna are aligned with the “Decent Work Campaign” to support Sustainable Development Goal 8.
3. The Palna Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented only in rural areas.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: 2 only
Notes: Crèche services under Palna are provided to all mothers, irrespective of employment status. Therefore, first statement is incorrect. The scheme indeed supports the “Decent Work Campaign” in line with SDG 8, making the second statement correct. The Palna Scheme is implemented across both rural and urban areas, so the third statement is also incorrect. Therefore, only the second statement is correct.

This question is part of UPSC Daily 20 MCQ Series Course on GKToday Android app.